Patents by Inventor Jeremy Todd
Jeremy Todd has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230399939Abstract: A downhole sensor apparatus may include a first surface at a first end of the downhole sensor apparatus, a sensor coupled to the downhole sensor apparatus, and an exterior surface at a second, opposite end of the downhole sensor apparatus. The downhole sensor apparatus is configured to be inserted into a recess of a drill string component such that the first surface is adjacent an interior surface within the recess. The exterior surface of the downhole sensor apparatus is configured to receive external pressure that results in a force that transfers through the downhole sensor apparatus to an interface defined by a contact area between the first surface and the interior surface. The contact area of the interface is smaller than the exterior surface. Drill string components, such as earth-boring and downhole tools, incorporating such a downhole sensor apparatus and methods of using same are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2022Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Kenneth R. Evans, Jeremy Todd Townsend, Cecil Schandorf
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Patent number: 11834915Abstract: A downhole tool operable to connect within a downhole tool string. The downhole tool may include a first sub, a second sub, and a movable joint movably connecting the first sub and the second sub to facilitate relative angular movement between the first sub and the second sub. The downhole tool may be operable to connect together a first portion of the tool string and a second portion of the tool string and facilitate relative angular movement between the first portion of the tool string and the second portion of the tool string when the downhole tool is connected within the tool string.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: IMPACT SELECTOR INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: James Patrick Massey, Jeremy Todd Morrison
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Publication number: 20230332475Abstract: A gas-operated, fixed-volume, downhole setting tool includes a mandrel having an upper portion and a lower portion. The mandrel has a first end on the upper portion and a second end on the lower portion. The mandrel also includes an interior combustion chamber having a first end proximate to the first end of the mandrel and having an interior upper portion. The setting tool further includes a pressure bulkhead with a pressure igniter disposed in the mandrel at the first end of the mandrel in the interior upper portion of the mandrel. The pressure igniter is sealed to at least a first threshold pressure. The pressure bulkhead and pressure igniter form a seal on the first end of the mandrel and thereby define a fixed volume for combustion gases. Other settings tools and assemblies are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventor: Jeremy Todd Morrison
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Publication number: 20230126459Abstract: Improved edge rings with wafer-centering roller mechanisms are disclosed. The roller mechanisms of these apparatuses are equipped with spring-biased rollers that are urged radially inward such that the rollers may move radially inward or outward to compensate for differential temperature expansion between wafers and the edge ring over a large temperature range while still maintaining high placement accuracy at both high and low temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2021Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Gary Bridger Lind, Jeremy Todd Tucker
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Patent number: 11466559Abstract: A downhole sensor system may include at least two accelerometers having at least two axes of measurement. The at least two accelerometers may include a first accelerometer in a first position and a second accelerometer in a second position. A first axis of the second accelerometer may be substantially coaxial with a first axis of the first accelerometer and a second axis of the second accelerometer may be parallel to and offset from a second corresponding axis of the first accelerometer. The downhole sensor system may further include at least one processor, and at least one non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions thereon that when executed by the at least one processor may cause the processor to measure a first acceleration from the first accelerometer and measure a second acceleration from the second accelerometer.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Kenneth R. Evans, Jeremy Todd Townsend, Jason Habernal, Cecil Schandorf, Chaitanya K. Vempati
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Patent number: 11292502Abstract: A steering assembly for a machine is provided. The steering assembly includes a frame. The steering assembly also includes a steering column mounted on the frame. The steering column includes a steering input device and a controller communicably coupled to the steering input device. The steering assembly further includes a steering wheel operably coupled to the steering column. The steering wheel is disposed adjacent to the steering input device.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: John James Krone, Kenneth Marvin Roat, Jeremy Todd Peterson, Robert T. Cameron, Jason Rex Dare, Micheal David Valerio, Michael Weston Burns
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Publication number: 20220065050Abstract: A downhole tool operable to connect within a downhole tool string. The downhole tool may include a first sub, a second sub, and a movable joint movably connecting the first sub and the second sub to facilitate relative angular movement between the first sub and the second sub. The downhole tool may be operable to connect together a first portion of the tool string and a second portion of the tool string and facilitate relative angular movement between the first portion of the tool string and the second portion of the tool string when the downhole tool is connected within the tool string.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: Impact Selector International, LLCInventors: James Patrick Massey, Jeremy Todd Morrison
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Publication number: 20220034223Abstract: A downhole sensor system may include at least two accelerometers having at least two axes of measurement. The at least two accelerometers may include a first accelerometer in a first position and a second accelerometer in a second position. A first axis of the second accelerometer may be substantially coaxial with a first axis of the first accelerometer and a second axis of the second accelerometer may be parallel to and offset from a second corresponding axis of the first accelerometer. The downhole sensor system may further include at least one processor, and at least one non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions thereon that when executed by the at least one processor may cause the processor to measure a first acceleration from the first accelerometer and measure a second acceleration from the second accelerometer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2020Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Kenneth R. Evans, Jeremy Todd Townsend, Jason Habernal, Cecil Schandorf, Chaitanya K. Vempati
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Publication number: 20220034218Abstract: A downhole sensor apparatus may include a structure securing a circuit board. The structure may be configured to be inserted into a recess in a tool on a drill string. The downhole sensor apparatus may include one or more sensors coupled to the circuit board and a cap over the structure. The downhole sensor apparatus may further include a data port electrically coupled to the circuit board and configured to transmit data from the sensors to an external device. The downhole sensor apparatus may include a threaded element configured to thread into complementary threads in the recess in the tool. The downhole sensor apparatus may be configured to operate in an idle condition. The downhole sensor apparatus may compare readings from at least two sensors to threshold downhole conditions and begin normal operation when the readings from the at least two sensors meet or exceed the threshold downhole conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2020Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Kenneth R. Evans, Jeremy Todd Townsend, Jason Habernal, Juan Miguel Bilen, Cecil Schandorf, Chaitanya K. Vempati
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Publication number: 20210245791Abstract: A steering assembly for a machine is provided. The steering assembly includes a frame. The steering assembly also includes a steering column mounted on the frame. The steering column includes a steering input device and a controller communicably coupled to the steering input device. The steering assembly further includes a steering wheel operably coupled to the steering column. The steering wheel is disposed adjacent to the steering input device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: John James Krone, Kenneth Marvin Roat, Jeremy Todd Peterson, Robert T. Cameron, Jason Rex Dare, Micheal David Valerio, Michael Weston Burns
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Patent number: 10975631Abstract: Apparatus and methods for running casing into a wellbore. An apparatus may be or include a casing collar configured to couple together a first casing joint and a second casing joint. The casing collar may have a body and a plurality of rotatable members connected to the body. The body may have a fluid passage extending axially therethrough, a first coupler configured to couple the casing collar with the first casing joint, and a second coupler configured to couple the casing collar with the second casing joint. At least a portion of each rotatable member may extend from the body in a radially outward direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Impact Selector International, LLCInventors: Jeremy Todd Morrison, James Patrick Massey, Jason Allen Hradecky
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Publication number: 20200138551Abstract: A semi-custom dental abutment is provided by capturing objective oral geometry of a patient's mouth without the need to use 3D scanning equipment, designing the semi-custom dental abutment based on the captured data and using abutment design software that has menus of discrete incremented design options such as rotational position, subgingival shape, and overall abutment dimensions, and outputting data representing the design for further processing to manufacture the semi-custom dental abutment. Aspects of the invention include the overall semi-custom dental design method as well as the semi-custom dental abutment design software used in the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: EVOLLUTION IP HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Jeffery Todd STRONG, Jeremy Todd STRONG, Joshua Xiaohua HU, Jerry Jingyuan HU
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Patent number: 10633846Abstract: A toilet dispenser and light is disclosed. Upon detection and activation from sensors, a light may be used to illuminate a toilet bowl, and a treatment substance may be dispensed into the toilet bowl. The dispenser correspondingly configures to operate with the rim of a toilet bowl. Portions of the dispenser may be replaceable, such as a power source and a propellant container used to house a treatment substance. A system of multiple dispensers operable, respectively, to treat multiple toilets is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Homemation LLCInventors: Taylor Brett Wood, Daken Marcus Tanner, Jeremy Todd Stevenson, Jacob Lynn Larsen
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Patent number: 10633847Abstract: A toilet dispenser and light is disclosed. Upon detection and activation from sensors, a light may be used to illuminate a toilet bowl, and a treatment substance may be dispensed into the toilet bowl. The dispenser correspondingly configures to operate with the rim of a toilet bowl. Portions of the dispenser may be replaceable, such as a power source and a propellant container used to house a treatment substance. A system of multiple dispensers operable, respectively, to treat multiple toilets is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Homemation LLCInventors: Taylor Brett Wood, Daken Marcus Tanner, Jeremy Todd Stevenson, Jacob Lynn Larsen
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Patent number: 10626588Abstract: A toilet dispenser and light is disclosed. Upon detection and activation from sensors, a light may be used to illuminate a toilet bowl, and a treatment substance may be dispensed into the toilet bowl. The dispenser correspondingly configures to operate with the rim of a toilet bowl. Portions of the dispenser may be replaceable, such as a power source and a propellant container used to house a treatment substance. A system of multiple dispensers operable, respectively, to treat multiple toilets is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Homemation LLCInventors: Taylor Brett Wood, Daken Marcus Tanner, Jeremy Todd Stevenson, Jacob Lynn Larsen
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Patent number: 10619652Abstract: A hydraulic circuit is disclosed. The hydraulic circuit may comprise an actuation valve configured to actuate a flow of hydraulic fluid to and from the hydraulic consumer, a first control valve in fluid communication with the actuation valve through a first pilot line and configured to displace the actuation valve to a first position when actuated, and a second control valve in fluid communication with the actuation valve through a second pilot line and configured to displace the actuation valve to a second position when actuated. The first pilot line and the second line may each have a fixed minimum back pressure sufficient to maintain dissolved air in the hydraulic fluid.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jeremy Todd Peterson, Jeffrey Lee Kuehn
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Publication number: 20200072001Abstract: Apparatus and methods for running casing into a wellbore. An apparatus may be or include a casing collar configured to couple together a first casing joint and a second casing joint. The casing collar may have a body and a plurality of rotatable members connected to the body. The body may have a fluid passage extending axially therethrough, a first coupler configured to couple the casing collar with the first casing joint, and a second coupler configured to couple the casing collar with the second casing joint. At least a portion of each rotatable member may extend from the body in a radially outward direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: Impact Selector International, LLCInventors: Jeremy Todd Morrison, James Patrick Massey, Jason Allen Hradecky
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Publication number: 20190309771Abstract: A hydraulic circuit is disclosed. The hydraulic circuit may comprise an actuation valve configured to actuate a flow of hydraulic fluid to and from the hydraulic consumer, a first control valve in fluid communication with the actuation valve through a first pilot line and configured to displace the actuation valve to a first position when actuated, and a second control valve in fluid communication with the actuation valve through a second pilot line and configured to displace the actuation valve to a second position when actuated. The first pilot line and the second line may each have a fixed minimum back pressure sufficient to maintain dissolved air in the hydraulic fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2018Publication date: October 10, 2019Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jeremy Todd Peterson, Jeffrey Lee Kuehn
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Patent number: 10378194Abstract: A toilet dispenser and light is disclosed. Upon detection and activation from sensors, a light may be used to illuminate a toilet bowl, and a treatment substance may be dispensed into the toilet bowl. The dispenser correspondingly configures to operate with the rim of a toilet bowl. Portions of the dispenser may be replaceable, such as a power source and a propellant container used to house a treatment substance. A system of multiple dispensers operable, respectively, to treat multiple toilets is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2018Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Homemation LLCInventors: Taylor Brett Wood, Daken Marcus Tanner, Jeremy Todd Stevenson, Jacob Lynn Larsen
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Patent number: 10370837Abstract: A toilet dispenser and light is disclosed. Upon detection and activation from sensors, a light may be used to illuminate a toilet bowl, and a treatment substance may be dispensed into the toilet bowl. The dispenser correspondingly configures to hang from the rim of a toilet bowl. Portions of the dispenser may be replaceable, such as a power source and a propellant container used to house a treatment substance.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Homemation LLCInventors: Taylor Brett Wood, Daken Marcus Tanner, Jeremy Todd Stevenson, Jacob Lynn Larsen